Travel Physical Therapist - Rehab

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for Outpatient and Inpatient Rehab with a minimum of 1 year of experience and current BLS certification.

Job Details

• Critical access hospital setting with 25 staffed beds,
• Position covers both Outpatient and Inpatient Rehab PT services,
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours (8:00 AM-4:30 PM),
• Uses Cerner charting system,
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities,

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of PT experience required,
• Current BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross accepted, RQI cards not accepted),
• License required if applicable,
• Experience with orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and neurologic patient populations preferred,
• Skilled in adaptive devices, gait training, and various assessment techniques,
• Proficient in documentation including evaluations, care plans, and discharge planning,

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment planning, and home exercise program development,
• Treats a variety of conditions including post-op orthopedic cases, COPD, CHF, stroke rehabilitation, and spinal cord injuries,
• Utilizes equipment such as Hoyer lifts, gait belts, and specialty beds,
• Grey scrub color required,
• Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation,
• First-time travelers accepted,
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction,
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler,
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays,
• Time off requests should be discussed directly with the hospital manager,
• Travel pairs are not accepted